Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:28:06 GMT
Japan stocks rise to highest in three weeks
Japanese stocks advanced, with the benchmark Topix index rising to the highest level in three weeks, after the U.S. Congress made a compromise and voted to end nation's government shutdown. The Topix added 0.8% to 1,206.25 in Tokyo, its highest level since September 27, while the Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% to 14,586.51. The Japanese Yen appreciated 0.3% to 98.44 per